Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

Pedestrians and cyclists have no protection during a collision, which means even slow-speed impacts can cause life-changing injuries.

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Protecting the Most Vulnerable Road Users

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Pedestrians and cyclists have no protection during a collision, which means even slow-speed impacts can cause life-changing injuries.

At Stein Law, we help injured pedestrians and cyclists recover full compensation and hold negligent drivers accountable.

Real Results for Real People

INITIALLY OFFERED

$2,000

RECOVERED

$180,000

INITIALLY OFFERED

$0

RECOVERED

$480,000

INITIALLY OFFERED

$4,000

RECOVERED

$1,250,000

How These Accidents Happen

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Drivers failing to yield at crosswalks

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Distracted driving

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Speeding in neighborhoods

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Backing up without looking

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Delivery and rideshare vehicles making sudden stops or turns

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Poor visibility conditions

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These cases often involve severe injuries including fractures, head trauma, spinal injuries, and long-term mobility issues.

How Stein Law Helps

Investigation and reconstruction

Obtaining traffic camera or security footage

Proving right-of-way

 

Managing insurance claims

Calculating long-term medical and financial needs

 

We take on the legal burden so you can focus on healing.

Liability May Include

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Negligent drivers

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Commercial vehicle operators

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Property owners (hazardous conditions)

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Municipalities (unsafe intersections)

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Pedestrian & Bicycle Accident FAQs

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  • Get medical care immediately, document the scene if possible, collect driver information, and contact an attorney. These cases often involve severe injuries, and early evidence, photos, witness names, video footage, can make a major difference.

  • In many cases, yes. Comparative fault laws allow pedestrians and cyclists to recover compensation even if they were partially at fault

  • You may be able to recover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitation costs, long-term disability damages, and, in severe cases, future medical care and diminished earning capacity.

Talk With Our Pedestrian & Bicycle Accident Team

When you’re unprotected on the road, even a minor collision can cause major injuries.
We’re here to make sure your recovery is fully valued.

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812-948-6000

Call or text to speak with a real person, or send a message anytime.